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Tone Generator
Features
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Red and black alligator clip test leads for connecting in sending tone.
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A 3-position toggle switch for selecting mode of operation, a 3-colored LED
for indicating line polarity, continuity, ring-in voltage, etc .
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A tone selector switch, located on PCB inside the case for selecting either
a single solid tone, or dual alternating tone.
Operation
A) WIRE TRACING
1. SENDING TONE
Switch 3-position toggle switch on Tone Generator to “TONE”
(selection for dual alternating tone or a single solid tone can be
done by slide switch on PCB inside). Connection the tone generator
to line pair has 2 methods.
OFTEN USE METHOD (GROUNDED) :
Connect red clip to a wire and connect black clip to ground or large
metal part for example rack/ cabinet. (See figure 3) This method
provide strongest tone and often use.
If connection point is RJ11/RJ45 jack, please use a self-made
modular plug to copper adaptor (See figure 3) for connection with
red clip. This adaptor made by stripping all wires and short together
Figure 3 OFTEN USE METHOD (GROUNDED)
Figure 4 OPTIONAL USE METHOD (PAIRED)
Red clip
Black clip
Momentarily
short to
stop tone
Red
Black
Red clip
(Black clip to ground)
Adaptor:
RJ11/45 mod
plug to
copper lead
